Ancient Coins

Southern Apulia, Southern Apulia, Taras, Nomos, c. 240-228, kallik[ra] t[hs], strategos in military dress turned to front, raising right hand in salutation and riding cantering horse right, Nike flying to right above about to crown him, rev. Taras seated on dolphin swimming left, holding ornamental trident and Nike about to crown him, monogram to right, 6.41g/10h (Vlaso 963; HN Italy 1059). Extremely fine with attractive iridescent tone (£700-800)